The Southampton Mariners, defending County Class B champs, have their sights set on another title, and the state tournament beyond. The locals clinched the League VII title Friday by edging Hampton Bays, 50-41....more>

The regular season ends this week, and a number of local teams are setting their sights on the postseason. First up is the Suffolk County Championships, with the state tournament, slated to begin the first week of March, the ultimate goal....more>

The ability to see and the ability to take advantage of all a library has to offer go hand-in hand, East Hampton Library Dennis Fabiszak pointed out. That's why he was "thrilled" last Friday when members of the East Hampton Lions Club Health and Sight Committee brought an eyeglass collection box to the Main Street facility....more>

Nineteen venues. More than 70 performances by hundreds of musicians. Think hot fun on cold days as the 2013 Long Island Winterfest: Jazz on the Vine kicks off this weekend for the sixth consecutive year....more>

Oceanfront property owners in Bridgehampton, Sagaponack and Water Mill approved a $24 million beach renourishment project to repair the six-mile stretch of critically eroded ocean beach in Southampton Town in a referendum on Saturday....more>

Yes, that's a full-size Mini driving up the wall of Cooper's new showroom at 35 Montauk Highway in Southampton. Located at the former BMW dealership, the new 3000 square-foot showroom has a decidedly British flair, from the furnishings and phone booths down to the pool table -- and yes, customers are free to shoot a round or two....more>

Suffolk County officials announced last week plans to shut down two homeless sex offender trailers in Riverside and Westhampton, a move the public has been wishing for since the trailers came to the East End in 2006....more>

A harmonica and an a capella song crafted to the tune of Billy Joel's "Piano Man" won the night, and the crown, for Matt Schmitt. On Saturday night the Stephen Talkhouse was packed with revelers eager to see the annual Mr....more>

By Rick Murphy Former Southampton Town Supervisor Linda Kabot is holding her cards close to the vest – for now. Last week, Republican Party leader William Wright told The Independent that the GOP hasn't begun the process of choosing its candidates for the upcoming elections....more>

By Kitty Merrill They collected an even $6000 from raffle tickets and donations alone. The inaugural Gregg Rickards Memorial Scholarship Fund Benefit Concert, held last Friday night at the East Hampton High School was, "a smash, an over-the-top evening of music and fun," according to organizer Patty Collins Sales....more>